james prosise Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 I have a 8 year old frame home. Two of the bedrooms are on the same breaker. The bedrooms four aluminum window frames have 18-20 volts a/c. When I turn the breaker off, the voltage goes away. My question is this, "is this a problem that can be traced and fixed without tearing out the sheetrock on all the walls". Help, not sleeping very well....Any ideas on what the problem is? The siding is hardy board with no conductive material. The voltage was taken with a digital volt meter. The walls are stud/plywood/rolled felt/hardy board type of material, nothing conductive. That is what is driving me nuts. No foil etc..TV is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Originally posted by james prosise I have a 8 year old frame home. Two of the bedrooms are on the same breaker. The bedrooms four aluminum window frames have 18-20 volts a/c. When I turn the breaker off, the voltage goes away. My question is this, "is this a problem that can be traced and fixed without tearing out the sheetrock on all the walls". Help, not sleeping very well....Any ideas on what the problem is? We hear this one every so often. Let me be the first to say, I have no idea what's causing it. How do you know they have voltage? Are you using a multimeter or one of those volt-stick things? - Jim Katen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Is there some type of insulation board under the siding with a conductive surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcha Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Is the Meter set for Continuity or Volts? Sounds crazy but better tha than the alternative. Besides I was always taught to start at the obvious and easy then work into the more complicated and expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 How's your TV reception? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspectort Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 I agree with hausdok, sounds like an ill placed nail or screw. That can take a while to track down. At least you've found the right circut. Might check your door bell too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homnspector Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I am interested in the 18 volt reading. I am thinking it may be 110 volts but poorly grounded. What are you using to ground the meter for the reading? Could really zap somebody if they were well grounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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